Blenheim 1704

One of major battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, the Grand Alliance commanded by the Duke of Marlborough achieved a decisive victory near Blindheim (Blenheim in English), protecting Vienna and forcing Bavaria out of the war.

• Watch the detailed map animation, showing the stages of the battle and the manoeuvres of the Franco-Bavarian and Anglo-Dutch forces.

• Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle.

• Read the historical account of the build-up to the battle, the action itself and its aftermath.

• View the gallery, including paintings and illustrations of Blenheim, the forces, dragoons and weaponry. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part.

• Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz.

This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.